UI Motion Designer

Avatr GmbH
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to motion designers with automotive or high-end tech experience working in cross-functional, international teams. The role emphasizes emotional engagement and requires a strong foundation in both 2D/3D animation and visual storytelling.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of motion design experience in automotive or high-end tech fields
    — “5+ years of experience in motion design, UI design, or interaction design for digital products.”
  • Individuals who can craft emotionally engaging animations with a refined aesthetic
    — “A strong portfolio showcasing motion work: especially 2D, light-based, or 3D animation with a refined aesthetic.”
  • Professionals comfortable with cross-functional collaboration across Germany and China
    — “You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams in Germany and China.”

Things to consider

  • Must have English fluency, with German or Chinese as a plus for cross-cultural communication
    — “Strong collaboration and communication skills (English is must, German and/or Chinese is a plus)”
  • Requires a strong understanding of timing, rhythm, and visual storytelling
    — “A solid sense of timing, rhythm, and visual storytelling”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in translating UX concepts into motion-driven visual narratives
    — “Translate UX ideas into visual stories and motion-driven concepts”
  • Showcase expertise in light-based and 3D animation in your portfolio
    — “Create expressive light-based and 2D/3D animations that feel intuitive and emotionally engaging”
  • Demonstrate a strong grasp of real-time environments and interactive storytelling
    — “Background in real-time environments, lighting design, or interactive storytelling”
  • Include examples of defining a consistent motion language for interface design
    — “Contribute to futuristic interface concepts and help define a consistent motion language”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-end UI and motion design
  • expressive light-based and 3D animations
  • premium, elegant, and emotionally engaging design
Typical background
motion design foundationexperience in automotive or high-end tech design

Skills & requirements

Required

Motion DesignUI DesignInteraction DesignCollaboration With Cross-functional Teams

Preferred

Real-time EnvironmentsCross-cultural Teams

Stack & domain

Motion DesignUI DesignInteraction DesignAfter EffectsFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteBlenderUnityUnreal EngineCollaborationCommunicationAutomotiveConnected ProductsHigh-end Tech Design

About the role

Original posting from Avatr GmbH via Greenhouse

AVATR is currently looking for a UI Motion Designer to help our innovative team creating rich, immersive in-car digital experiences, where visuals move not just on screen, but emotionally. From refined interface motion to expressive light design and future-forward 3D animations, you’ll play a key role in crafting the signature feeling of AVATR. 

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams in Germany and China, contributing to premium, forward-looking interface concepts for next-generation mobility. This role is ideal for someone with a strong motion design foundation, an eye for elegance, and a passion for future tech. 

What you will do: 

Design high-end UI and motion for in-car digital experiences 

Create expressive light-based and 2D/3D animations that feel intuitive and emotionally engaging 

Translate UX ideas into visual stories and motion-driven concepts 

Collaborate with design, lighting, and engineering teams across Germany and China 

Contribute to futuristic interface concepts and help define a consistent motion language 

Stay inspired by emerging trends in motion, interaction, design, and real-time tech 

What you will bring: 

5+ years of experience in motion design, UI design, or interaction design for digital products. 

Self drive and autonomous working style with direct reporting 

A strong portfolio showcasing motion work: especially 2D, light-based, or 3D animation with a refined aesthetic  

A sharp eye for detail and a strong sense for premium, elegant, and emotionally engaging design 

Proficiency in tools like After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (experience with Blender, Unity, or Unreal Engine is a plus) 

A solid sense of timing, rhythm, and visual storytelling 

Strong collaboration and communication skills (English is must, German and/or Chinese is a plus) 

Degree in Motion Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Game Design, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience 

Experience in automotive, connected products, or high-end tech design 

Nice To Have: 

Background in real-time environments, lighting design, or interactive storytelling 

Familiarity with cross-cultural teams or experience working internationally 

Passion for shaping future experiences beyond traditional screens 

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience

Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office

Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being

Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth

Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card

Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen

Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year

Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities

Optional Company Pension Scheme: Available based on your needs

Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued 

Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!

Source: Avatr GmbH careers (Greenhouse)

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